This is a small group focused upon integration of the concepts already learned from reading and breaking down Dr. Marshall Rosenberg’s concepts as he presented in his work on Nonviolent Communication.

It is for those who have an understanding of the basic skills of empathy listening and the 4 (5) step model; (jackal consciousness) observation, feelings, needs and request. If you are interesting in slowing down your thinking and response process to increase awareness into the mix this may be for you.

This gathering is focused upon integrating the process of speaking the principles of Nonviolent Communication naturally with growing awareness.

Participants are encouraged to practice ways of applying these concepts directly into an experience transforming years of cultural integration that can only be visible with mindful focus.

Gatherings are from 7:00 pm. – 9:00 p.m. on Fridays and commitments are grouped into six weeks. To find out more about how to join, please connect with Renee – renee@insideawareness.com or 250-361-7508.

If you are interested, I look forward to hearing your inquiries. Reminder limited space. Cost: 6/90.00

This is hosted in Renee’s office where she practices employs conscious environment techniques to create sacred space and develop an increased relationship with living foods for increasing brain and gut function that improves all functioning; mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. These gathering include living infused waters and teas that are not commercial.

2nd & 3rd Opportunities are both integrative learning opportunities that do focus attention the principles of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg’s model he shared and wrote about in his book Nonviolent Communication.

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​2. – Oak Bay

THINK, SPEAK, ACT IN A WAY TO INSPIRE COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION

Mon., Jan 14 – Feb 24, 7 – 9 pm – Class Series

Learn to speak a language of peace and compassion following a model designed by the late Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, Author of Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life . Explore a four-part model that will turn reaction into connections. Enhance and move forward in your relationships!
Class Series 6/106.00 (Code 39726)
Register @ Monterey Recreation Centre – 250-370-7300

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​3. Cook Street Village​

Mindful Communication & Heart Focused Language Development

Explore ways to simplify and understand dialogue to increase being seen, heard, acknowledged and valued. Turn the disconnection of moral judgement into ‘connecting experiences’ by learning how to integrate an empathetic response. Empathy has a role in developing a Consciousness of Nonviolence that increases tolerance and values all parties equally.

Based upon speaking honestly and empathy model of Observations, Feelings, Needs and Requests created by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, Author of Nonviolent Communication.

Last night I was asked about the emotion in my eyes in an empathy coaching session the previous day. I couldn’t remember the specific incident, however, I knew the depth of caring alive in me from witnessing the results of some very destructive communication and manipulative behaviour to get ones needs met at any cost.

It brought back a memory of being in an empathy healing session with Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, author and creator of Nonviolent Communication. As our session deepened I observed a pool of pain in his eyes that could only be a result of his pain for humanity. In Buddhist teaching this eye contact was much different. The reflection in Buddhist Rinpoches that I have experienced are compassionate without the depth of pain Marshall’s had.

Considering this, I am comparing that Marshall’s empathy program is unencumbered and simple. It takes one inward towards the root cause of the experience and to one’s integrity while the Buddhist practice and talks are based upon; learning mindful meditation, spiritual dogma, faith, devotion and a focus on examples using storytelling of the past to pass knowledge and discernment on. I have found with Marshall’s integration you can focus your attention and go to the center, while in Buddhism integration isn’t so direct. I believe all Rinpoches have compassion and I know their devotion to humanity is tremendous. Each day they give reverence to those who crossed their path that day before retiring.

From this above personal experience I believe empathy is intimate, vulnerable, connected to the immediate experience and identifies the individual needs while compassion is a fuller experience and not directly connected to the immediate needs. I experience empathy to lead to compassion.